Succession
Sher Ali Khan succeeds his father but faces immediate challenges from his brothers.
Role range: 1863-1866
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Sher Ali Khan Biography and Timeline
Follow Sher Ali Khan through 3 dated historical records for Afghanistan.
Sher Ali Khan, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1863–1878Years on this page
1863
1868
Restoration
Sher Ali regains Kabul and restores his government after defeating rival claimants.
Role range: 1868-1879
1878
British Mission
Sher Ali refuses an uninvited British diplomatic mission, contributing to the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
Role range: 1878-1880 – 1868-1879
Records, sources and methodology
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